Are you a hands-on operator who thrives in a team-oriented, safety-driven environment? Do you enjoy working outdoors, solving mechanical challenges and contributing to essential industries? If so, read on to learn about an exciting opportunity at our Eufaula, Alabama facility, where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact toward feeding the world!
Why Join Us?
⚙️ Operate with Purpose – Play a critical role in ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient operation of a chemical production facility.
🧠 Grow Your Skills – Gain exposure to mechanical systems, process operations and hazardous materials handling in a highly regulated environment.
🧼 Lead by Example – Contribute to a culture of safety, cleanliness and continuous improvement through routine inspections, emergency preparedness and process troubleshooting.
🤝 Be Part of a Team – Collaborate closely with operators, maintenance and leadership while learning from experienced professionals and building your technical expertise.
What You’ll Do
✅ Operate the facility in accordance with Tessenderlo Kerley policies and all applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT and state/federal regulations.
✅ Load and unload trucks and railcars while following strict safety and environmental procedures.
✅ Read and record local instrumentation data and obtain and analyze product samples to verify quality.
✅ Perform outside operations, including manual valve and equipment operation.
✅ Troubleshoot and correct process and equipment irregularities as needed.
✅ Participate in plant safety programs by attending meetings, reporting hazards and conducting inspections.
✅ Support hazardous waste management, including packaging, labeling and cleanup per HAZWOPER training.
✅ Maintain a clean, orderly work environment and assist with facility projects, turnarounds and confined space entries.
✅ Implement emergency response procedures and assist in resolving incidents when required.
✅ Support special assignments and other duties as needed by plant management.
What You’ll Bring
✔ High school diploma or GED required.
✔ Technical, mechanical or manufacturing experience preferred.
✔ Ability to read and understand technical materials and regulatory documentation.
✔ Basic math, analytical and chemistry knowledge.
✔ Good verbal and written communication skills.
✔ Computer literacy and the ability to work with basic digital tools.
✔ Commitment to teamwork, safety and operational excellence.
Physical Requirements
📦 Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
🪜 Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
😷 Ability to pass a Fit Test and wear full-face and half-face respirators as required.
Make your next career move with a company that values your safety, your growth, and your contributions. Apply now to become a Plant Operator at Tessenderlo Kerley!
Why join Tessenderlo Kerley:
- Work/life balance
- Fun and rewarding environment
- Learning, development and teamwork
- Community involvement/outreach
- Challenging and meaningful work
Benefits & Rewards:
- Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (Low employee premiums!)
- 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of employee contribution
- 401(k) company retirement contribution at year-end, equal to 4% of annual base salary
- Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
- Life Insurance (2x annual base salary)
- Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
- Adoption Assistance: Up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
- Paid maternity and parental time off
- Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Telemedicine program for you and your dependents
- Long-Term Disability insurance
- Company referral program
Tessenderlo Kerley is part of Tessenderlo Group, an industrial group that focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and providing industrial solutions with a focus on water. With its headquarters in Belgium, the group is active in over 100 countries, and it has a global team of more than 7,000 employees. Its belief that “Every Molecule Counts” is at the heart of the strategy of the group: Tessenderlo Group continually strives to valorize its products and processes to the maximum and to add value to everything it does. For more information about Tessenderlo Group, its people, and its brands, please visit www.tessenderlo.com.
Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.